Related Keywords: acidic solutions, alkaline solutions, fibers, FRP rebar, liquid resin, polymer, Saudi Aramco, thermal variation
Saudi Aramco collaborated with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and King Saud University, on separate projects to evaluate the performance and durability of FRP rebar and FRP sheets under the typical local environmental conditions specifically considering exposure to alkaline solutions (i.e., seawater and subkha), acidic solutions, thermal variation, the outdoors, and fire, a few years back.
The results of these studies confirmed the excellent potential for the use of these materials on new construction and for the strengthening or repair of existing structures.
